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Wednesday, 29 October, 2025

The new world of golden globes

This year Diemersdal and De Wetshof released the first Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay in South Africa to be made in glass Wineglobes. Graham Howe reports.

Monday, 27 October, 2025

De Wetshof news: Spring in the winelands, a chefs lunch and competition season success

In spring, the Robertson winelands stir with a quiet rebirth. It's the perfect time to visit De Wetshof Estate for an immersion into a noble wine culture.

Wednesday, 22 October, 2025

The earth's secret architects: Termites and the wines they made possible

Despite no longer found in the Cape Winelands, termites may be one of the grapevine's oldest friends.

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Monday, 20 October, 2025

The Inter-Hotel Challenge 2025: Celebrating mentorship, talent and excellence in hospitality

Now in its 13th year, the Challenge brings together 31 of the country’s leading hotels – from the Cape to Gauteng – with 155 candidates competing across the various categories.

Friday, 17 October, 2025

Family wine farms: Discipline and succession

Four Cape wine producers sat down at the Stellenbosch Woordfees to discuss the nature of family wine-farms.

Tuesday, 12 August, 2025

De Wetshof news: Vineyard news, a new Chardonnay and the refurbished tasting room

De Wetshof shares what's happening in the vineyards and introduces a new Chardonnay and the tasting venue refurbishment.

Monday, 21 July, 2025

Peter Falke Wines wins the Cabernet Sauvignon Challenge 2025

Peter Falke Signature Kailani Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 was the winning wine of this year's Cabernet Sauvignon Challenge.

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Thursday, 17 April, 2025

De Wetshof news: Harvest report and the story of the estate's great guns

De Wetshof Estate looks back on harvest 2025 and tells the tale of the old cannons on display at the entrance to the estate's main building.

Friday, 21 February, 2025

Lower yields on De Wetshof showing grapes and young wines of exceptional quality

De Wetshof shares an update on harvest 2025, which is delivering the best quality Chardonnay grapes seen on the estate in recent memory.

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Tuesday, 4 February, 2025

20 Must-visit Cap Classique houses in the Cape

Here's a roundup of some of the best Cap Classique houses in the Cape to include on your next road trip.

Visit Winelands, Maryke Roberts

Tuesday, 10 December, 2024

De Wetshof joins EWT efforts in conserving endangered Bateleur Eagle

De Wetshof Estate has thrown its weight behind the conservation of the Bateleur eagle, which inspired their iconic Bateleur Chardonnay.

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Wednesday, 4 December, 2024

Graham Howe's top wine tastings of 2024

Graham Howe reviews the main trends in his pick of top wine tastings of 2024.

Friday, 18 October, 2024

De Wetshof news: Spring, wine awards and Wine on the River

As C Louis Leipoldt said, October is the most beautiful of all months. And currently, we have no reason not to believe the great man's words.

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Friday, 4 October, 2024

Come Over October: Wine gatherings in the Winelands this October

Gather, enjoy a glass of wine, and celebrate in-person connection at these events in the Winelands in October 2024.

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Wednesday, 2 October, 2024

Out and About with wine.co.za: Awards season 2024 - Part II

We share some of the highlights from the latest wine award ceremonies: A 2024 Cab steals the show, Chenin Blancs made from old vines triumph, and a Plett winery proves that it's not only the Cape producing the country's best wines.

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